Can Goldendoodles Be Guard Dogs?

Wanting to get a Goldendoodle puppy and want to know whether a Goldendoodle can be a good watch dog or if Goldendoodle Dogs are protective of their owners?

According to pet trainers, Goldendoodle Dogs score out of 5 in the scale of breeds that are considered the best watch dogs.


Can Goldendoodles Be Guard Dogs?

Can Goldendoodles Be A Watch Dog?

    This dog is not recommended to be a watchdog.

    Training a Goldendoodle To Be a Watch Dog

    A lot of people get a pet dog because they want extra security around their households. A guard dog, or a canine that will actually stop an intruder, generally takes special breeding and training, but there are many dogs that are outstanding watch dogs.

    A watch dog merely informs their owner to somebody approaching their property. Even when your dog isn't a police dog, most barking dogs will discourage an intruder even if they aren't big. Most guard dogs also make great watch dogs, but not all watch dogs make good guard dogs.

    Top 5 Best Guard Dogs

    1. Doberman Pinscher - The Doberman Pinscher is German breed originally used for protecting, police and military work. They are huge, powerful dogs that will notify their owners to questionable activity and can make great guard dogs as well.

    2. Cairn Terrier - Although small, the Cairn Terrier is mighty. They are strong-willed, fiery little terriers that are really observant of their settings and will notify their owners to any novel activity in no time. Due to this, they make exceptional watch dogs.

    3. Rottweiler - The Rottweiler is a big German guard dog breed that is greatly loyal to its family but wary of strangers. However, they are not a good choice for amateur pet dog owners.

    4. German Shepherd - They are terrific guard dogs that will inform their owners of any strangers just a little too close to their homes.

    5. Akita - They will quickly signal their owners to any uncommon activity. They are strong dogs that are not well-suited for the newbie owner, but are almost unparalleled in their loyalty to their owners.

Can Goldendoodles Be Guard Dogs

Goldendoodle Information

The Goldendoodle is a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Standard Poodle (or Miniature). At their best, they are intelligent, friendly, and affectionate. They come in three sizes: miniature (weighing 15 to 30 pounds), medium (30 to 45 pounds), and standard (45 to more than 100 pounds). Because they are a cross breed, their traits are not fixed, so there is not a guarantee that the Goldendoodle puppy you purchase will fall into the desired weight range.

The Goldendoodle is intelligent, friendly, and family oriented. It is a highly social dog. Goldendoodles tend to follow their nose wherever it leads, so a fenced-in yard is recommended. They are always ready for a game; most Goldendoodles retain the natural retrieving instincts of the Golden Retriever. The Goldendoodle’s friendliness with strangers makes it a poor watchdog. Goldendoodles do not bark frequently.

What to do if you lose your Goldendoodle

If your Goldendoodle Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Register your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. List the lost pet on the Local Lost Pets Facebook Groups Here.

3. Call the local vets to see if someone has handed in your lost pet.

4. Call the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Shelters.

What to do if you find a lost Goldendoodle

If you find a Goldendoodle Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Report the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. List the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Phone the Local Council to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the animal to the local Animal Shelter assigned to your area.

5. Take the animal to the local Vet Clinic who normally scan the animal’s microchip and phone the registered pet owner.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must call your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.